Topic: Atlanta

Antiepileptic Drugs May Not Harm Breast-Fed Children

Modern Medicine - 454 days ago
Children of mothers who breast-feed while on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) do not appear to suffer harmful cognitive effects, according to research published online Nov. 24 in Neurology.. Kimford J. Meador, M.D., of Emory University in Atlanta, and colleagues studied 194 women with ...

Why babies are so flexible

Parenting - 861 days ago
Bianca and Dante Lewis, 10-month-old twins, can already pull some pretty amazing acrobatic feats. "Even if they're sitting up, they can lift their toes all the way up to their mouths," says their mom, Andrea Gonzales-Lewis, of Martinez, CA. Babies sometimes seem ...

Bottle-Feeding Primer

Parenting - 957 days ago
What to know, from Julie Segal, M.D., pediatrician at the Children's Wellness Center in Atlanta: Run filled bottles under hot water or use a warmer, then test the milk's temperature on your forearm. Don't use a microwave, which may leave hot spots. ...

Solids: The Right Time to Start?

Parenting - 957 days ago
It's best to introduce solid foods when your baby's between 4 and 6 months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. "The gut is much more permeable before four months, so whole proteins can be absorbed easily, which increases the risk of ...